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The year 2011 won't go down in the record books as one of the region's best for live music. With the economy sputtering, promoters seemed to hedge their bets over the last 12 months. Even so, there were memorable moments on area stages. Plenty of big names with big ambitions romped through local theaters and arenas. Pulled from reviews posted at dailypress.com/soundcheck, here are highlights from a year that was more about survival than innovation. Captain Fantastic shines Elton John at the Ted Constant Center, Norfolk, March 18. Elton John's three-hour career-spanning concert at the Ted Constant Center in Norfolk gave rabid fans everything they wanted and more. The show...

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